startups

The region is home to 35 unicorns and counting, with fintech and e-commerce companies having raised the most funds, so far. With the public markets taking notice of the sector’s vast potential, 2022 could promise more listings in the line-up.

Vietnam is emerging as a major tech ecosystem hub and provides a viable alternative investment pipeline to China, in the context of ongoing regulatory crackdown. And if it’s an indication of the country’s ambitions, start-ups like Loship are chasing the dream of ringing the US opening bell.

Being cashflow positive is crucial for start-ups and while the pandemic has made this more challenging, lessons learned help fuel the positive Southeast Asian outlook.

The past seven days have seen five investments in electronic cigarette manufacturers in China, including one that reached $40 million.

Amid a booming regional startup scene, venture debt could help complement growth-stage financing, the Sassoon family office-backed company hopes.

The combination of India’s two ride-hailing services has long been mooted but is unlikely to come to fruition in the near term. Here's why.

Kr Space, which has had to endure job cuts and a shortage of capital, has completed a new Rmb1 billion round of funding.

While venture capital funds chase a shrinking number of deals in China, the pharmaceutical sector remains a bright light.